Mersing’s missing scuba divers: Resort fined RM5,000

MERSING: The company of the resort involved in the incident where four foreign divers went missing in April has been slapped with an RM5,000 fine.

Mersing Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Commander Maritime Khairul Nizam Misran said Winter Snow Sdn Bhd was charged under Rule 12 of the Boat Rules 1953 with operating without adequate crew as required by the condition set by the Port Officer.